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Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
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vs Secondary vs Tertiary ... • Periostitis Tertiary ... Syphilis • Neurosyphilis ... Primary #Secondary #Tertiary
Natural History of Syphilis
Primary - 2-6 weeks after infection
 • Chancre, Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Latent ≤ 1
Asymptomatic Early Neurosyphilis ... → Late Neurosyphilis ... Tertiary Syphilis
Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm
Lumbar Puncture Indications:
 • Neuro / Ocular symptoms
 • HIV
Neurosyphilis - ... Treatment Failure • Tertiary ... NUIM_Chiefs #Neurosyphilis
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Symptomatic early neurosyphilis ... Late (Tertiary) ... Syphilis - Late Neurosyphilis ... Secondary #Latent #Tertiary
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
periostitis 3) Tertiary ... Late latent and Tertiary ... (no neuro) • Neurosyphilis
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
daily for 28 days Neurosyphilis ... for 10-14 days Tertiary
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• In tertiary ... syphilis, neurosyphilis ... • Symptomatic neurosyphilis
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Treponema pallidum Infections (Syphilis) to Prevent Disease in HIV-AIDS
Early Stage (Primary, Secondary,
) Late-Stage (Tertiary—Cardiovascular ... examination to rule out neurosyphilis ... 3 doses (AII) Neurosyphilis
SUBTYPES OF NEUROSYPHILIS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS.

#Neurosyphilis #Subtypes #Timeline #Progression #Presentations #Diagnosis
SUBTYPES OF NEUROSYPHILIS ... #Neurosyphilis #
Neurosyphilis - Progression Timeline
Early vs Late

Dr. Valeria Roldán @valeroldan23

#Neurosyphilis #Progression #Timeline #diagnosis #neurology
Neurosyphilis - ... valeroldan23 #Neurosyphilis